"Lord, information from the north." After Lizhou Dayuan was closed, Chen Zhong hurriedly came over and handed the secret messages from Night Owl to Xu Mu.
From Hezhou to the inner city, due to the long absence of war, the people were stable and there was almost no escape. As a result, the official roads were smooth and people and horses came and went faster.
The information coming and going was quickly transmitted back along with Ye Xiao's arrangements.
After Xu Mu read the information, he stretched out his hand and handed it to Dongfang Jing.
"As Bo Lie expected, the Sha Rong people don't really want to fight. Without Hao Lianzhan, they will not be able to gather momentum after all."
After reading it, Dongfang Jing nodded and put down the letter.
"There should be a plan for Chang Sheng. We, Xishu, sent Master Zao to help disrupt Sha Rong's situation. Of course...if Hao Lianzhan dies, everything will be fine."
"You can't put your hope in this kind of thing. You also know, Bo Lie, that I have never believed in God, only myself."
Dongfang Jing smiled, "Of course. But in this way, I, Xi Shu, have gained some time. My lord, summer has already begun, and in February, we will be able to harvest early rice. Without the worry of food and grass, my lord can Northwest, recruit a new round of soldiers."
In the Western Shu states, there is now two rice crops a year, which is almost universal. Compared with before, it can be harvested in June and July.
After harvesting, plant late rice.
"The states in the south of the Yangtze River, as well as the Shu state, had recruited too many people in order to go to Lizhou. Although the northwest area was not densely populated, the remnants of the Dong family in Liangzhou had been completely wiped out by Wang Shenzhi. Recruiting a new army is no problem."
"Bolie, that's exactly what I mean."
"In addition to the sea ships... there are also hidden objects. The baggage I am waiting for has been prepared early."
The creation of the Silk Road has brought a lot of benefits to the entire Xishu. Therefore, in Chengdu's iron workshop, after the armors were made, they were continuously sent to them.
As for the war horses, there was a letter from Lu Feng saying that many foals have been born, and in a month and a half, they will be able to supply an additional two to three thousand adult geldings.
All of this is for the official decisive battle with Beiyu in the near future.
"Bolie, can I see Anzi?" After hesitating for a while, Xu Mu spoke seriously. It wasn't out of nowhere, he was worried that the Anzi wouldn't be able to withstand it, or...
"My lord, there is no need to meet. Even if the lord wants to meet, he will not meet. Only when he wins a great victory can he return to his status and return to Western Shu with honor."
Xu Mu was silent for a while, "Some time ago, when I met Master Zao, I suddenly thought of this family. They don't owe me anything, but I, Xu Mu, owe them a lot."
"The day when mountains and rivers return to Shu is the day when heroes return with honor."
"Understood." Xu Mu sighed, "We are close to each other. Tomorrow I will take Chen Sheng to go to the Anhui Province to recruit troops in person."
Xi Shu's military strength needs to be replenished, and now is the best time. Liangzhou does not grow rice, but the entire Western Shu is about to have abundant granaries.
"My lord is wise." Dongfang raised his hands and bowed in respect.
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"Zhizhou, thank you for your hard work in Huzhou."
Changyang Palace, standing on the royal road waiting for each other, Chang Sheng smiled in the sunshine.
"Greetings to the little military counselor." Huang Zhizhou, who was returning to the capital to report on his duties, saw his voice choked up when he saw the people in front of him. "Little military counselor, why are you so tired? Please take care of yourself."
"Zhizhou, I'm fine." Chang Sheng raised his hand and patted away the dust on Huang Zhizhou's robe and armor. When he lowered his hand, he held his arm again and led him forward with a smile.
"As you know, there is a lot of trouble in the north these days, so I can only work harder and help the Lord to deal with foreign disasters. As soon as the matter is over, I will rush to Sizhou."
"I heard that King Sha Rong was extremely cunning. After assassinating my lord, he escaped again. I hate that I am not in Changyang and cannot capture this thief alive."
"Exactly, the Changyang Xie family is his secret agent. I guess there may be others, but it will take a lot of time to find out."
Huang Zhizhou stopped and said with some reluctance, "I look at the little military advisor, working so hard everywhere, and I feel a little uncomfortable after all."
"Little strategist, how about I be transferred back to the inner city and serve as a staff member to help the young strategist with military and political affairs. Although I am not a great talent, I also know a lot of political strategies and military strategies."
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Chang Sheng laughed, "I am always victorious, but I still hope that you will stay in Huzhou and make contributions. Let me put it bluntly, in the whole of Beiyu, there are no generals that I can like except General Shentu Guan, you are second."
"I, Huang Zhizhou, have no virtue or ability. Even after entering Beiyu, I have not made any great achievements. I have not killed any more Shu generals."
"Zhizhou, you are a capable person. I believe in you, and my lord will believe in you too. I have heard all about it, and my family knew you were back in the capital, but they were waiting outside the official street for a long time. It's time for Yan Ting to speak. Bar?"
Yanting, also known as Huang Yanting, is Huang Zhizhou's legitimate son.
Hearing this sentence, Huang Zhizhou's face suddenly overflowed with joy, "My wife sent a letter last month, and she is already able to call her mother. I guess when I return home later, he will also know how to call 'daddy'." "
"Very good, very good." Under the sun, Chang Sheng patted Huang Zhizhou's shoulder, "I feel relieved to see you get married and start a business."
"I, Huang Zhizhou, will never be able to repay the kindness of my little military advisor."
"It's rare that you have such thoughts." Chang Sheng looked pleased, "Let's go, I will take you to see the lord. After meeting the lord, you go home first, and come to have a drink with me tomorrow. I have to tell you, there are many Everyone reports on their work, but I mostly ignore it. Only you, Huang Zhizhou, let me treat you well."
Huang Zhizhou was flattered and said, "The little military advisor is like this, it really offends me."
"Perform your meritorious service, and I will wait for the good news of your promotion in the military. No matter how you say it, I have always regarded you as one of my own."
"Thank you...little strategist."
"Look at you, don't do this, follow me into the palace quickly."
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At dusk, the afterglow was like blood splashed by a murderer, and soon it dyed the entire Changyang with blood.
After debriefing and leaving the palace, Huang Zhizhou, who was riding a horse, raised his head silently and looked at the road ahead. Under the bloody afterglow, it seemed to be a bloody road leading to the gate of hell.
He looked at it for a long time until his eyes became numb, and then he slowly looked back.
When he arrived at Guan Street in Changyang, as Chang Sheng said, his family in Changyang had already been waiting for him. His wife Huang Cheshi, with a beautiful face, was waiting quietly, but when she saw him appear, her body trembled with joy.
Next to his wife Huang Cheshi, there was another baby with a bun in a bun. After seeing him, he hurried forward.
Huang Zhizhou dismounted.
When he opened his hand——
At the end of the setting sun, a sudden rush of darkness engulfed him.
